Compli-Serve is pleased to welcome Michael Van Antwerpen to the team. He joins our Cape Town office as a Compliance Officer.

Michael holds a Higher Certificate in Financial Planning from Milpark Business School in Cape Town. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Law degree at Regent Business School and working towards obtaining the MBSE’s Occupational Certificate: Compliance Officer qualification to meet the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa’s CPrac (SA) Compliance Practitioner (SA) professional designation status.

He has over a decade of experience within the financial services industry giving him unique exposure into various financial services businesses from small advisory practices to insurers, providing financial advice, running his own FSP and working in compliance roles as an Internal Compliance Officer. He has previously worked for Sasfin Wealth, Matla Life, Affordable Benefits Company, Discovery, Sanlam, Momentum, Old Mutual and Nedbank NFP, among others.

Throughout his career, Michael has demonstrated his ability to provide guidance on financial services legislation to FSPs, to coordinate the integration of compliance risk management and monitoring plans, conducting and improving processes for compliance audits, and to build strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

“Michael’s industry knowledge from running his own FSP and providing advice before transitioning to compliance, offers such practical insight for our clients. His passion and professionalism are positive attributes to add to our great team as we edge closer to 2024, which will be our 21st year in business,” says Richard Rattue, Managing Director of Compli-Serve SA.

“I am excited to be a part of the Compli-Serve team’s strong focus on collaboration, support, and their commitment to utilising new innovative technology within the compliance practice. Compli-Serve provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development, which can be achieved through its diverse client base. I am eager to contribute to the team’s success and further enhance my skills in this dynamic environment,” says Van Antwerpen.

“Michael is an asset to our team, and we wish him all the best in his new role,” concludes Rattue.